NIT Karnataka, Surathkal
B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering
Coastal coding, national cred. NIRF #17 Engineering with a 98% placement rate.
NIRF Engineering Rank
A+ NAAC accredited with a 3.71 score
Key numbers
Placement Rate
98%
↑ 2025 batch
Average CTC
₹23.5 LPA
Intake
160
NAAC Score
3.71
Investment
₹6.0L total
~₹1.5L per year
- Tuition & Academic Fees₹1,49,000per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are mandatory
Minimum Marks
At least 75% aggregate in Class 12
Entrance Exam
Admission through JEE Main rank only
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
98%
Top recruiters
Curriculum built for modern tech stacks
You'll grind through Data Structures & Algorithms, Operating Systems, Machine Learning & Deep Learning, Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity—then cap it off with a real-world Capstone Project and Industry Internship.
The verdict
Strong fit
If you can crack a top JEE Main rank, this is a no-brainer. NIT Surathkal CSE delivers elite ROI: a ₹5.96L total fee against a ₹23.5L average CTC, 98% placements, and recruiters like Google, Microsoft, and Goldman Sachs. The beach-side campus is a vibe, but the curriculum is all business.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Elite tech placements
- ✓ NIT brand value & network
- ✓ Systems-level CS curriculum
- ✓ High ROI with low fees
Doesn't match
- ✗ Low JEE Main ranks
- ✗ Non-STEM career paths
- ✗ Preferring metro-city mobility over campus life